The World Marathon Book celebrates the runners who conquer the legendary 26.2 miles, & the races they take part in, detailing their illustrious histories & greatest moments. It explores both the famed city-based marathons like London, Paris & New York as well as the more adventurous races like the Marathon du Medoc
- a must for anyone who prefers a glass of wine to than a Lucozade while racing
- or the Great Wall Marathon in China for those who prefer a further challenge. With inspiring photography, fantastic personal stories & essential infographic elements, this is the book for anyone who has ever taken on, or wishes to take on, the 26.2 miles.

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Sit back or saddle up as double Olympic gold medallist & multiple world champion Geraint Thomas gives you a warts & all insight into the life of a pro cyclist. Along the way he reveals cycling`s clandestine codes & secret stories, tales from the peloton, the key characters like Wiggins, Hoy & Cav, the pivotal races & essential etiquette. Geraint Thomas is treasured for treating his sport just as the rest of us see it: not a job but an escape & an adventure. He`s been with Team Sky since its inception, & is one of our most successful & gifted track & road riders, but Geraint reminds us that getting on the bike still puts a smile on your face & fire in the legs like nothing else. Funny, informative, diverting & droll, this is a joyful celebration of the world of cycling. ...

A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans & anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout! Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment! Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover & meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself. Hours of entertainment for all the family & the perfect companion to David`s novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake & the artistic genius Tony Ross. ...

SIX hilarious & moving novels from bestselling, critically acclaimed author, David Walliams, in one MEGA box-set! DEMON DENTIST: Strange things were happening in the dead of night. When children put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, they would wake to find something creepy in its place. Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it? RATBURGER: Can Zoe keep her beloved pet rat safe from the clutches of the dastardly Burt of Burt`s Burgers? GANGSTA GRANNY: Ben`s grandma is the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble & eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn`t know about her: 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, & now she needs Ben`s help...BILLIONAIRE BOY: Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. He has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there`s just one thing he really needs: a friend...MR STINK: Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. & if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well... But there`s more to this vagrant than meets the nose! THE BOY IN THE DRESS: Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book... ...

An original fill-me-in journal from the World of Moose, packed with ideas & complex illustrations to spark your creative imagination. Playful drawings & simple prompts invite creators of all ages to not only colour, but draw, imagine & finish his dense line drawings. Complete your own city, fill it with people, write a comic & more. The ultimate rainy day book, sure to keep little ones busy for hours! ...

Emma Marriott`s The World of Poldark explores the characters, the compelling stories & the era that Winston Graham
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The World of Sherlock Holmes delves into the detective`s storied history to explore the myths & reality of the era where Holmes was first born
- a time when crime analysis & medicine were seeing unprecedented developments & technology was quickly advancing. It was a world where Scotland Yard was the king of criminal detection
- that is, before our enigmatic hero was written into existence. As well as the history of the character`s origin, this book also looks at some of the many different portrayals of the ”deerstalker” detective through the years, concluding with the modern BBC Sherlock series, the American spin-off Elementary, & the action-packed Sherlock Holmes films directed by Guy Ritchie.

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” The World of Sicilian Wine” provides wine lovers with a comprehensive understanding of Sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. Offering a guide & map to exploring Sicily, Bill Nesto, an expert in Italian wine, & Frances Di Savino, a student of Italian culture, deliver a substantive appreciation of a vibrant wine region that is one of Europe`s most historic areas & a place where many cultures intersect. From the earliest Greek & Phoenician settlers who colonized the island in the eighth century B.C., the culture of wine has flourished in Sicily. A parade of foreign rulers was similarly drawn to Sicily`s fertile l&, sun-filled climate, & strategic position in the Mediterranean. The modern Sicilian quality wine industry was reborn in the 1980s & 1990s with the arrival of wines made with established international varieties & state-of-the-art enology. Sicily is only now rediscovering the quality of its indigenous grape varieties, such as Nero d` Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Frappato, Grillo, & distinctive terroirs such as the slopes of Mount Etna. ...

` These lovely boys always create incredibly tasty food.` Jamie Oliver David & Stephen Flynn put fun, deliciousness & friendship at the heart of their cooking. By showing that vegetarian food is endlessly varied, packed full of flavour & amazingly easy to prepare they want to spread the love for fruit & veg! The World of the Happy Pear is inspired by David & Stephen`s family, friends & the international team at their legendary cafe. It

Includes:: over 100 mouth-watering & totally doable recipes
- like Grilled Halloumi Burger with Sweet Chilli Ketchup & a Garlic Tahini Mayo.. . Fennel, Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado & Blueberry Salad.. . Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart. There is advice on getting children to love the stuff that`s good for them & top tips on the tasty vegetarian approach to everything from BBQs & burgers to ice cream & Pavlova. Become part of the world of the Happy Pear & discover a feast of healthy yummy food that will transform your eating! ` The poster boys for a healthy way of life!` Sunday Times `A healthy eating phenomenon` Mail on Sunday ` These twins are on a roll` Time Out `[ They] couldn`t look healthier or happier.. .poster boys for vegetarianism` The Times


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The World of the New Testament: the Journeys of Paul on a large wall map, size 165 x 127cm, in a series published by Routledge & prepared by the Ancient World Mapping Center, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill. The map has altitude colouring & highlights in different colours the three journey of Paul: Cyprus & Galatia, Mesopotamia & Achaia, & in Asia Minor, as well as his journey to Rome. The area of the New Testament Palestine, from Bethlehem & Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee, is shown in greater detail on an inset at 1:350, 000. The map indicates which of the place names shown on it are not mentioned in the New Testament. Each map has a panel indicating the areas covered by the different titles in this series with a base showing present day political boundaries. ...